Law And Empire In Late Antiquity
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Law And Empire In Late Antiquity
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Author : Jill Harries
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2001-10-11
Law And Empire In Late Antiquity written by Jill Harries and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10-11 with History categories.
This is the first systematic treatment in English by an historian of the nature, aims and efficacy of public law in late imperial Roman society from the third to the fifth century AD. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, and using the writings of lawyers and legal anthropologists, as well as those of historians, the book offers new interpretations of central questions: What was the law of late antiquity? How efficacious was late Roman law? What were contemporary attitudes to pain, and the function of punishment? Was the judicial system corrupt? How were disputes settled? Law is analysed as an evolving discipline, within a framework of principles by which even the emperor was bound. While law, through its language, was an expression of imperial power, it was also a means of communication between emperor and subject, and was used by citizens, poor as well as rich, to serve their own ends.
Women And Law In Late Antiquity
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Author : Antti Arjava
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Release Date : 1998
Women And Law In Late Antiquity written by Antti Arjava and has been published by Oxford University Press on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Law categories.
This is the first comprehensive account of women's legal and social positions in the west from classical antiquity right through to the early middle ages. The main focus of the book is on the late antique period, with constant reference to classical Roman law and the lives of women in the early empire. The book goes on to follow women's history up to the seventh century, thus bridging the notorious gap of the 'dark ages'. Major themes include daughters' succession rights; the independenceof married women; sexual relations outside marriage; divorce; remarriage; and the general legal capacity of women. Antti Arjava argues that from the viewpoint of most women, late antiquity was not a period of radical change. In particular, the influence of Christianity has often been considerably exaggerated. It was only after the fall of the Western empire that a new legal system and a new social world emerged.
Law Society And Authority In Late Antiquity
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Author : Ralph W. Mathisen
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Release Date : 2001
Law Society And Authority In Late Antiquity written by Ralph W. Mathisen and has been published by Oxford University Press on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Literary Criticism categories.
These sixteen studies consider the interrelationship between social change and the development of new kinds of law and authority during Late Antiquity (260-640 AD). They provide new ways of looking at both the law and the society of this period, in the context of the kinds of impacts that each had on the other against the backdrop of the manifestations of new kinds of authority.
Orthodoxy And The Courts In Late Antiquity
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Author : Caroline Humfress
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2007-11-01
Orthodoxy And The Courts In Late Antiquity written by Caroline Humfress and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-01 with History categories.
This book approaches the subject of late Roman law from the perspective of legal practice revealed in courtroom processes, as well as more 'informal' types of dispute settlement. From at least the early fourth century, leading bishops, ecclesiastics, and Christian polemicists participated in a vibrant culture of forensic argument, with far-reaching effects on theological debate, the development of ecclesiastical authority, and the elaboration of early 'Canon law'. One of the most innovative aspects of late Roman law was the creation and application of new legal categories used in the prosecution of 'heretics'. Leading Christian polemicists not only used techniques of argument learnt in the late Roman rhetorical schools to help position the Church within the structure of Empire, they also used those techniques in cases involving accusations against 'heretics'- thus defining and developing the concept of Christian orthodoxy itself.
Imperial Rome Ad 284 To 363
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Author : Jill Harries
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 2012-03-07
Imperial Rome Ad 284 To 363 written by Jill Harries and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-07 with History categories.
This book is about the reinvention of the Roman Empire during the eighty years between the accession of Diocletian and the death of Julian. How had it changed? The emperors were still warriors and expected to take the field. Rome was still the capital, at least symbolically. There was still a Roman senate, though with new rules brought in by Constantine. There were still provincial governors, but more now and with fewer duties in smaller areas; and military command was increasingly separated from civil jurisdiction and administration. The neighbours in Persia, Germania and on the Danube were more assertive and better organised, which had a knock-on effect on Roman institutions. The achievement of Diocletian and his successors down to Julian was to create a viable apparatus of control which allowed a large and at times unstable area to be policed, defended and exploited. The book offers a different perspective on the development often taken to be the distinctive feature of these years, namely the rise of Christianity. Imperial endorsement and patronage of the Christian god and the expanded social role of the Church are a significant prelude to the Byzantine state. The author argues that the reigns of the Christian-supporting Constantine and his sons were a foretaste of what was to come, but not a complete or coherent statement of how Church and State were to react with each other.
Law And Family In Late Antiquity
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Author : Judith Evans Grubbs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Law And Family In Late Antiquity written by Judith Evans Grubbs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
This is a new and thought-provoking look at law and marriage in late antiquity, dealing particularly with the legislation on marriage enacted by the Roman emperor Constantine. Though Constantine is usually accepted as being the first Christian emperor, Judith Grubbs argues here that the extent of Christian influence on his marriage legislation was limited. Her study of his laws against the background of both classical Roman law and early Christian attitudes toward marriage reveals much about contemporary behavior and belief in this period.
A H M Jones And The Later Roman Empire
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Author : David Gwynn
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2008-01-31
A H M Jones And The Later Roman Empire written by David Gwynn and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-31 with History categories.
The appearance in 1964 of A.H.M. Jones’ The Later Roman Empire 284–602: A Social, Economic, and Administrative Survey transformed the study of the Late Antique world. In this volume a number of leading scholars reassess the impact of Jones’ great work, the influences that shaped his scholarship, and the legacy he left for later generations. Jones’ historical method, his fundamental knowledge of Late Roman political, social, economic and religious structures, and his famous assessment of the Decline and Fall of Rome are re-examined here in the light of modern research. This volume offers a valuable aid to academics and students alike who seek to better understand and exploit the priceless resource that is the Later Roman Empire. Contributors are Averil Cameron, Peter Garnsey, David Gwynn, Peter Heather, Caroline Humfress, Luke Lavan, Wolfgang Liebeschuetz, Stefan Rebenich, Alexander Sarantis, Roger Tomlin, Bryan Ward-Perkins, and Michael Whitby.
Women And The Law In The Roman Empire
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Author : Judith Evans Grubbs
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2002
Women And The Law In The Roman Empire written by Judith Evans Grubbs and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Domestic relations (Roman law) categories.
This sourcebook fully exploits the rich legal material of the imperial period, explaining the rights women held under Roman law, the restrictions to which they were subject, and legal regulations on marriage, divorce and widowhood.
Approaching Late Antiquity
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Author : Simon Swain
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Release Date : 2006
Approaching Late Antiquity written by Simon Swain and has been published by Oxford University Press on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
Featuring a collection of 15 essays on the later Roman world written by a internationally known scholars, this book focuses on the two centuries from AD 200 to 400. It aims to challenge orthodoxies, give comprehensive coverage, and discuss the general issues and problems through major examples.
International Law In Antiquity
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Author : David J. Bederman
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2001-03-05
International Law In Antiquity written by David J. Bederman and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-03-05 with Law categories.
This study of the origins of international law combines techniques of intellectual history and historiography to investigate the earliest developments of the law of nations. The book examines the sources, processes and doctrines of international legal obligation in antiquity to re-evaluate the critical attributes of international law. David J. Bederman focuses on three essential areas in which law influenced ancient state relations - diplomacy, treaty-making and warfare - in a detailed analysis of international relations in the Near East (2800–700 BCE), the Greek city-states (500–338 BCE) and Rome (358–168 BCE). Containing topical literature and archaeological evidence, this 2001 study does not merely catalogue instances of recognition by ancient states of these seminal features of international law: it accounts for recurrent patterns of thinking and practice. This comprehensive analysis of international law and state relations in ancient times provides a fascinating study for lawyers and academics, ancient historians and classicists alike.